WALNUT and DRIED FIG CAKE easy and quick, holiday dessert to make in a few minutes without a mixer, also perfect in an air fryer, Christmas sweet, delicious idea for Christmas and New Year’s Eve.
The walnut and dried fig cake is one of those clever desserts that you make in a few minutes and make a great impression. No butter, no oil, no fancy machines: just one bowl, a spoon, and simple ingredients that immediately smell like holidays. It’s the classic easy and quick Christmas dessert, perfect when you have little time but want something truly good.
Chopped walnuts, soft dried figs, cinnamon, and nutmeg: just mix everything, and the batter is ready. This walnut and dried fig cake is moist, fragrant, and super delicious, ideal for breakfast, a snack, or as a holiday dessert for Christmas and New Year’s Eve. I often make it at the last minute because it requires no experience and can’t go wrong.
If you love desserts with dried fruits and spices, this walnut and dried fig cake will become one of those recipes to make every year.
Follow me in the kitchen today for the walnut and dried fig cake.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very inexpensive
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 6 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven, Air frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: New Year's Eve, Christmas
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup flour (the one you usually use)
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 5 dried figs
- 1 pinch ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- 1 egg
Steps
Be careful with the air fryer, if the basket is not centered, you risk the batter sliding to one side of the cake pan (it happened to me).
Chop the walnuts with a knife into small pieces and cut the figs into pieces.
Pour the flour into a bowl, add the sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Add the walnuts, figs, egg, and mix; if needed, add a few tablespoons of water or milk, mix well and pour the mixture into a 7-inch baking pan.
Bake at 320°F for 20-25 minutes or in an air fryer at 311°F for 15 minutes.
The cake remains very low because it’s very caloric, but if you prefer, you can triple the dose for an 8-inch pan.
Dust with powdered sugar.
Bon appétit
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WALNUT and DRIED FIG CAKE
Clever Tips
If the dried figs are very dry, you can soften them for a few minutes in warm water.
You can chop the walnuts coarsely for a more rustic texture.
Also great with a dusting of powdered sugar or served with honey or yogurt.
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FAQ WALNUT and DRIED FIG CAKE
Can I make the walnut and dried fig cake in advance?
Yes, actually it’s even better the next day because the flavors meld better.
Can it really be cooked in an air fryer?
Absolutely yes, I cooked it in an air fryer without any problems, just keep the temperature lower than with a traditional oven.
Can I replace the walnuts?
Sure, hazelnuts or almonds work just fine too.
Is it a dessert suitable for celebrations?
Yes, it’s perfect as a simple Christmas dessert, perhaps to be served at the end of a meal.
Can it be flavored differently?
You can add orange zest or a pinch of ginger for an even more Christmas-like aroma.
